ASUS TUF Gaming F15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i5-11400H Processor, GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD Gen 3, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11, FX506HF-ES51,Graphite Black

Like I said I bought this a year or two ago and still plays most current games well. BUT!!! DO upgrade the sodimm ram with a 32gb stick and get a 2.5+ TB hard drive upgrade!!!! Some games are 500GB and 40gb of ram makes many games and applications run buttery smooth. The process is easy and cost effective. So plan for that in the cost.

Let me preface by saying the last time I purchased a new laptop was in 2005 (Acer Aspire 3000) and while tablets are nice for on the go, my digital life was a hot mess. I needed something that wasn't wafer thin flimsy and that didn't cost an arm and a leg. I am by no means a gamer, nor do I play PC games but I was still looking for a laptop that had some heft to it. I stumbled across this one mainly because it was suggested by amazon and the price seemed right even though its a 2021 model. After reading reviews and comparing bewteen this and the similar price/spec Acer Nitro, I chose this one because upgrading the RAM and adding an additional SSD drive wouldn't require a doctorate in computer science.As far as upgrades are concerned I also purchased the crucial 64GB (2x32gb) set as well as a 2TB Crucial NVMe SSD drive when I ordered this as mentioned by an earlier reviewer. The install took all of 10 minutes to pop the back cover off and slip in the new RAM/SSD modules and I was ready to fire this baby up. I figured I would just max the RAM (64GB) and beef up the storage and be done with it so opening the back cover wouldn't be necessary any time soon.Initial setup was pretty straightforward with Windows 11 and once I got to the home screen I got into the settings and performed all the necessary windows updates as well as the updates for the bundled Asus graphics software. Aside from the McAfee antivirus and the Microsoft 365 trial programs, there was no other bloatware to be found. Once those were uninstalled I was able to customize settings to my liking.The laptop comes as advertised, I wasn't expecting 15 USB ports on this nor do I require that many. The keyboard is very nice and is a full size with a slightly smaller than normal 10 key number pad. Keys are nice and clicky, not mechanical but also not a mushy membrane either. The backlit keys are a nice touch and can be customised to your liking as long as it's all the same color. It has about four different modes for pulsing lights or strobe or just on always. The trackpad is great and has the physical right and left mouse buttons and it is mostly centered so you dont brush the trackpad when typing.Out of curiousity I tried the online benchmark test to see how this machine ranked, and surprisingly with the RAM upgrade it ranked in the 92 percentile range (see photos) and the graphics were very smooth ranging anywhere from high 60's to 130 FPS on ultra settings.As mentioned I am not a PC gamer but hopefully this information will be helpful for those that do partake. I may run some console emulators at some point, but for now I'll just be enjoying the soft glow from the keyboard lighting.

The first thing that caught my attention was the robust and attractive design of the laptop. The quality construction is evident from the moment you take it out of the box. The aluminum chassis gives it a premium feel, and the details on the RGB backlit keyboard are simply stunning. The 15.6-inch screen is sharp and vibrant, providing an immersive viewing experience.In terms of performance, this laptop is no slouch. Equipped with a powerful Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics card, it handles the most demanding games with ease. I've tried AAA titles and online multiplayer games, and the fluidity and quality of the graphics are exceptional. The loading speed is fast, and the system's responsiveness is remarkable, which significantly improves the gaming experience.Refrigeration is another strong point. The dual cooling system keeps temperatures under control even during intensive gaming sessions, helping to avoid the dreaded throttling and ensuring consistent performance over time.The battery life is surprising for a gaming laptop. Although I didn't expect it to last long due to the powerful hardware, the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 exceeded my expectations. I can enjoy several hours of gaming before having to look for an outlet, which is a big plus for those who carry their laptop everywhere.As for storage, the combination of SSD and HDD offers the best of both worlds: fast boot speed and plenty of storage capacity for games, files, and programs.

Amazing device with awesome performance, battery life isn't its strong suit however you get what you pay for. It's one of the best options you can get at this price point, definitely recommend it for any budget-conscious buyers looking for a well-built, powerful gaming laptop.

Paid $699 for my sons Asus Tuf F15 FX506HF-ES51 and for price and fact you can EASILY add second ram stick or replace both and add second SSD inside was the real deal finish. figured the 8Gigs wouldn’t be able to handle much so I I bought 2 of these Crucial 16G ram sticks ($56 for the pair) to put in my sons Asus Tuf F15 FX506HF-ES51 giving him 32Gigs of Ram and worked perfect. YouTubed how to put in but easy. Just put inside close and done. So decided to also order a Crucial P3 1TB SSD ($38) to put inside as he has secondary SSD slot inside. (Our laptops have 3rd gen SSD slots so buying a 4th gen is pointless). That was just as easy and simple to Format. So I decided to buy the same laptop and then bought 2 32 gig ram sticks from crucial ($100) giving me 64Gigs of Ram, and the same 1 TB solid-state drive for mine and they’ve all done really well. Crucial has been great and reasonably priced thus far. And the laptops have been great and has played some hardcore games. I plan to do some Divinci video editing. So for basically $800 give or take have a Asus Gaming Tuf laptop with 64Gigs of ram and 500TB SSD and 1TB SSD.